Despite bold attempts by influential directors and cinematographers to keep the 35mm format alive, it is going the way of the dodo bird- and taking with it projectionists and any theaters that can't or won't convert to digital.

Cinema Retro has extensively covered the rapid conversion from 35mm film to digital technology. There is no doubt that, despite the determination of acclaimed directors like Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino to keep shooting movies in the traditional method, digital is winning big time. The format results in crystal clear imagery (too clear for some) and the guarantee of a great picture. It also does away with the disruptive process of cinematographers having to pause filming every ten minutes to change film stock. However, purists still like the traditional look and feel of film and find the digital format a cold and rather uninteresting way of shooting movies. Regardless, writer Jonathan Owen of The Independent boldly pronounces 35mm film  as officially dead. He says this year's Oscars may well be the last to feature any films shot in the 35mm format. Click here to read more